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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, JSON, Application Deployment, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Development, HTML and CSS, Data Analysis, Code Review, Software Development, Data Visualization Software, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Scripting, Prototyping, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Unsupervised Learning, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Design Strategies, Tree Maps, IBM Cloud

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      851 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Descriptive Statistics, Problem Management, File Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging, Data Storage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Analysis, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Software Systems, Simulations, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Agentic systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      872 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Middleware, Containerization, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Software Design Patterns

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Methods for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Data Science, Markov Model, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Statistics

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular theoretical computer science courses

    • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript: University of Glasgow
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
    • Foundations of Neural Networks: Johns Hopkins University
    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
    • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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